Rural voters rally to Trump in Wisconsin and could trump blue city voters

Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes are poised to be decided by voters outside major cities like Madison and Milwaukee.That’s according to fresh Arc Insights polling of 700 likely voters for Fields of Freedom Alliance between Oct.2 and 6.Urbanites may clamor for Kamala Harris, but the survey from former Ambassador Terry Branstad’s group dedicated to agricultural interests, suggests rural voters may hold the key to giving Donald Trump a win in the battleground Badger State, cracking the blue wall Democrats rely on in their November strategy. Trump leads overall in Wisconsin, 48% to 47%, a narrow margin that would be, if it manifests, actually more than the fraction of a percentage point he won it by in 2016 and lost it by four years later.And one cohort is key: His advantage balloons to a 57% to 37% lead among those who live in rural areas.“Rural voters are giving President Trump the lead in Wisconsin and the advantage to close strong with independent voters,” said Fields of Freedom Alliance Executive Director Jake Swanson.Swanson told The Post his organization has been engaging with farmers and rural voters in the state for several months: “What we have seen on the ground matches our polling results: Rural voters are especially ready for new leaders in Washington who will restore economic stability, stand up for farmers and fight for America first.” “This year has been particularly hard for farmers and families in rural America,” he added. “Farm incomes are forecasted to drop by over $40 billion in 2024.

We need champions in Washington who understand the challenges of agriculture and will fight to put America first.The stakes could not be higher in this election.”Trump leads the vice president on a number of issues of importance to Wisconsinites.When it comes to controlling government spending, the former president is up 5 points, 49% to 44%.Voters also trust Trump over the “border Czar” when it comes to stemming the tide of illegal immigr...